The York Council continues to perform poorly in the provision of affordable homes in York. It has steadfastly refused to buy on the open market despite having a £15 million balance on its housing account.
In total, 345 additional homes were provided in the City during 2013/14. During the first 6 months of 2014/15, 235 homes were provided.
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York Council homes sold under “right to buy”? (New Council homes completed)
- 2010/11 = 10 (0)
- 2011/12 = 6 (0)
- 2012/13 = 24 (19)
- 2013/14 = 53 (0)
- 2014/15 (up to 1/12/14) = 39 (18)
Number on housing waiting list.
- 2010/11 = 3294
- 2011/12 = 3972
- 2012/13 = 4692
- 2013/14 = 2306 (eligibility change)
- As at 20/01/15 = 1462
Over 2000 planning applications for housing have been approved during the last 18 months, with the vast majority for “brownfield” (previously developed) land